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Some of the most common questions I get are from non-photographers. Usually, it’s about how they can use their cameras or how to get the best angle when photographing their kids. But as folks have been working from home for two years now, a lot of the questions have become about displaying unique artwork in […]

If you’re missing working at a coffee shop or just grabbing a well curated cup, I’ve got a list of five of my favorite locations with outdoor seating: Mila Coffee – This coffee trailer offers some of the best coffee in San Antonio. With its surrounding outdoor seating, it’s a perfect place to grab coffee […]

With outdoor dining continuing to be the national trend, I’ve gathered a list of my favorite places in San Antonio. Southerleigh – A perfect brunch spot with a full outdoor raw bar. Great for people watching from a distance. Don’t leave without having the pineapple mimosa! La Botanica – This bright and welcoming restaurant is […]

This year, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the future. As 2016 started, I shifted my focus to spending quality time with my family and friends; I made sure I felt like I actually had a summer and spent time outdoors; made decisions based on what makes me happy and not what pleases […]

I am so excited to be traveling to Peru this weekend! I’ve gone back every year for the last 7 years and each time it’s for a different reason. This time, I’ll be celebrating my grandmother’s 80th birthday! I’ll also finally celebrate my birthday in Peru, in the summer, and not during a holiday weekend (when everyone […]

I think Abby Grace‘s newsletter hit my inbox at the pefect time. Photographers often talk about the “season” and how we basically gear up for 7 months of shooting non-stop, which is all fun, exciting, energizing, crazy, hectic, and often a stressful at the same time. We shoot and book and update and do almost […]

I really like living in DC. To me, there’s no other feeling like being in the nation’s capital. My friend Simone laughs at me every time I use the word “the nation’s capital” because it sounds so cheesy! She does say I’m pretty good at selling DC and considering she just moved here, I’d like […]

Welcome to my new website and blog!!! I am so excited to share this space with you! For those of you who are completely new to Ana Isabel Photography, I’m a wedding, family, and corporate photographer based in DC. I started photographing in high school with a film camera, then for my college newspaper, and […]